How to travel from Birmingham to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $332.

Distance: 290 miles (467 km)

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$126

Average price

Cheapest

$295

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$332

Average price

13h 9m

Average total duration

12h 39m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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6h 16m

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5h 46m

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30m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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from Birmingham to Brussels

How to get from Birmingham to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:00PM13h50
Birmingham
08:50AMBrussels
$751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:00PM13h50
Birmingham
08:50AMBrussels
$751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:00PM13h50
Birmingham
08:50AMBrussels
$751One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:00AM14h20
Birmingham
05:20PMBrussels
$761One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:55PM14h25
Birmingham
08:20AMBrussels
$3131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Brussels:

A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Brussels costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $284 (€230) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brussels costing on average $332 (€269).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 13h 20m.

The distance from Birmingham to Brussels is approximately 290 miles (467 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Brussels is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Bruxelles, Gare du Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Baltic, CityJet, SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, Transavia France to go to Brussels by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Brussels by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Brussels:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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